Winners

Chosen by the Judges, these entries were particularly creative and engaging! There are no 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places, only top three winners in no particular order. Some of the winners received fancy graphic designs that can be found on the Downloads Page.

2019 : Hey, this song reminds me of you • Past Your Bedtime • 002: License to Eavesdrop

2018 : #WinterIntoSpring • Dear Elizabeth… • Sidewalkia!

2017 : MECHANICAL ORYX • Memories • Route Clearance

2016 RPGs: Deconstruction • Stardust • Time Travel Thaw

2016 Supplements: The College Animalia • First Steps • Foam Dart RPG

2015: All Fall Down • Escape Pod One • LOVEINT

2019 Judge Spotlights

Each judge picked an entry to feature and write a short blurb. These are independent of the winners.

Chris’ Spotlight: Past Your Bedtime

I love this game! It features my favorite parts of RPGs: the storytelling elements and the closeness of a small group. The game could easily encompass an additional few players as siblings. It also relates to me as a parent and is a game I may try with my own kid this week.

Kathleen’s Spotlight: The Waiting Room, Your Partner Is In Surgery

Over a series of three letters to a partner in surgery across a span of hours, this RPG makes solo work within a real-time framework over several hours. This game could have a transformative effect on one’s relationship with a significant other, family member, or friend if used as a tool of reflection.

Mariam’s Spotlight: Hey, this song reminds me of you

This is a great two-person game that combines the fun of discovering songs of personal significance with a guided prompt for role-playing two characters connected through music.

Cheyenne’s Spotlight: We Love You Nino’s Pizza

I love the sign mechanic element of the game. Sure to be the one of the more memorable aspects of the game. Super engaging.

2019 Finalists

These were chosen by a dedicated group of Readers to be among the best of 2019.

2018 Finalists

Out of nearly 800 entries, these were chosen by a dedicated group of Readers to be among the best of 2018.

2017 Finalists

Out of nearly 700 entries, these were chosen by a panel of judges to be among the best of 2017:

2016 Finalists

Out of over 300 entries, these were chosen by a panel of judges to be among the best of 2016:

2015 Finalists

Out of nearly 250 entries, these were chosen by a panel of judges to be among the best of 2015: